Unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas CDP in Kansas, United States
| Wells, Kansas | |
|---|---|
| CDP | |
 KDOT map of Ottawa County (legend) | |
  WellsShow map of Kansas WellsShow map of the United States | |
| Coordinates: 39°08′21″N 97°33′04″W / 39.13917°N 97.55111°W / 39.13917; -97.55111 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ottawa |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 45 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-76550 |
| GNIS ID | 2804518 |
Wells is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 45.
History
The first post office in Wells was established in 1888 and was called Poe until 1892. It remained in operation until it closed in 1996.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 45 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Education
The community is served by North Ottawa County USD 239 public school district.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wells, Kansas
- ^ "Profile of Wells, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
Further reading
See also: List of books about Ottawa County, KansasExternal links
| Municipalities and communities of Ottawa County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| County seat: Minneapolis | ||
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| Ghost town | ||
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